Community Information Exchange Dec. 10, 2013

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United States Army Garrison JapanUnited States Army Garrison Japan

United States Army Garrison JapanCommunity Information Exchange

10 December 2013

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United States Army Garrison Japan

Agenda:

• Opening Remarks• Purpose• Community Program Updates • Open Forum• Closing Remarks


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Purpose:

The purpose of the USAG Japan Community Information Exchange (CIE) is to allow organizations to discuss services and support provided to the Community. This forum facilitates dialogue and an opportunity for units to obtain Community information to take back to their Soldiers, Family Members, Civilians and Retirees.


Community Information Exchange

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2014 CIE Dates14 January 11 February 11 March No April CIE “Spring Break”

27 May “Summer Send Off”

No June CIE - No July CIE


Community Information Exchange

26 August "Happy Back To School”

No September 14 October 11 November 9 December

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Army Community ServicePresentation

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• DPW

• PMO / DES

• Safety

• Camp Zama Installation Manager

• DHR (ASAP, CPAC, CMR, Mailroom)

• DFMWR

• BOSS

• DoDEA (ES, MS, HS)

• Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS)

• DENTAC

• MEDDAC-J

• Public Health Command

• PAIO (S3/5/7)

• Women Infant & Children

• American Red Cross

• Girl Scouts

• USO• Chaplain • 78th SIG• DPTMS• LRC – Honshu• PAO• IG• Legal• Community Bank• Navy Federal Credit Union• Army Education Center• EXCHANGE• DECA• FRGs• Mayors

Community Information ExchangeCommunity Program Updates

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Holiday Lighting Period

5 Dec 2013 – 3 Jan 2014 1700 - 2200 (5 p.m. – 10 p.m.)

Exception: 24 – 25 Dec 2013 and 1 Jan 2014Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Years

1700 - 2400 (5 p.m. – 12 a.m.)

Illuminated displays are not allowed on roofs, gutters, downspouts, and no drilling of concrete or metal structures is permitted.

All Holiday decorations, including fasteners, must be removed after the Holiday Season.

Directorate of Public Works 263-3544

HOLIDAY LIGHTING POLICYENERGY CONSERVATION

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Non-electrical decorations are encouraged for both the home and administrative facilities.

If electrical displays are used in office areas, they will be illuminated ONLY during holiday functions and turned-off at the close of business.

HOLIDAY LIGHTING POLICYENERGY CONSERVATION

Directorate of Public Works 263-3544

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LEAVE and TDY

• Army Family Housing (AFH) and Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH) residents: To ensure proper maintenance and care of quarters and lawns, all AFH and UPH residents must notify the Housing Management Division (HMD) for extended absences over seven (7) days from quarters

• Residents must assign a sponsor/responsible adult to perform periodic checks to ensure their residence and yard are properly maintained

• In the event that you do NOT assign a responsible adult, HMD will contact your unit or organization and request their assistance with yard maintenance

• Form for Extended Absences is available at HMD (Bldg. 671)

• If you have any questions, please contact the HMD at 263-3527/8261

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For more information, contact the Housing Management Division 263-3527/3441

Mayors for 2013

Camp Zama: Ms. Shellye Price

Tower 1050: SGT Jimmy Roberson

Tower 743: Ms. Sara Edwards

Sagamihara Family Housing Area: Ms. Tanesha Clark

Sagami General Depot: Mr. Dan Hew

Off Post: Ms. Rhianna Santos

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DFMWRCHILD, YOUTH AND SCHOOL SERVICES

•13 Dec SKIES Christmas Recital (1630-1800 @ SKIES Unlimited, SHA)

•19 Dec SKIES The Nutcracker (1730-1900 @ Community Activity Center)

•1-31 Dec Giving Tree @ Zama CDC and SHA CDC

Youth Trips

•3 Jan Kagura Ski Trip

CYSS @ 263-8086

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DFMWRBUSINESS DIVISION

•15 Dec “No Tap” Fun Tournament (1300-1600 @ Zama Bowling Center)•15 Dec 2 for 1 Steak Night (1700-2100 @ CZCC)•15 Dec $5,000 Bingo Night (1700-2000 @ CZCC)

•21 Dec Santa Claus (1630-2000 @ SHA Club-Pacific Rim)•21 Dec DJ Reggae Xmas Count Down (2000-2300 @ SHA Club-Blue Moon)

•22 Dec Christmas Buffet (1030-1430 @ CZCC)

•28 Dec Alligator Toddler Bowling Special (1300-1600 @ Zama Bowling Center)

•31 Dec New Year’s Eve Party (2000-0300 @ CZCC)•31 Dec New Year’s Eve Steak Night (1630-2100 @ SHA Club-Pacific Rim)•31 Dec New Year’s Eve Party (2000-0100 @ SHA Club)

BD @ 263-4452

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DFMWRBUSINESS DIVISION

•18 Jan Music Live Event (Endless Summer-Okinawa Music)(2000-2300 @ SHA Club-Blue Moon)

•20 Jan Steak Night (1630-2100 @ SHA Club-Pacific Rim)

•21 Jan Nichibei Friendship Tournament (0930-Finish @ Zama Golf)

•25 Jan DJ Toyo-Jazz Music (2000-2300 @ SHA Club-Blue Moon)

•27 Jan Thai Night (1630-2100 @ SHA Club-Pacific Rim)

•03 Feb Super Bowl Party (0630-1300 @ CZCC)

•07 Feb Black History Month Lunch Buffet (1100-1300 @ CZCC)

•14 Feb Valentine’s Day Gourmet Dinner (1800-2100 @ CZCC)

BD @ 263-4452

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DFMWRRECREATION DIVISION

•14 Dec Army vs. Navy Flag Football Game (1300 @ Atsugi Naval Base)

•18-20 Jan Invitational Basketball Tournament (Yano Fitness Center)

•22-23 Feb Tamagawa University Musical (1700-1900 @ CAC)

•22 Mar Invitational Volleyball Tournament (0900 @ Yano Fitness Center)

RD @ 263-3479

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DFMWRRECREATION DIVISION

Commander’s Cup Program

•9 Jan Big Kahuna Bench Press (1730 @ Yano Fitness Center)

•11 Jan Free Throw Contest (0900 @ Yano Fitness Center)

•11 Jan Three Point Contest (1100 @ Yano Fitness Center)

•13 Jan Intramural Basketball Starts (1800 @ Yano Fitness Center)

•25 Jan Texas Hold’em Tournament (1600 @ CZCC)

•8 Feb Dodgeball Tournament (0900 @ Yano Fitness Center)

•22 Feb Darts Tournament (1800 @ SHA Club-Blue Moon)

RD @ 263-3479

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Zama American Middle School

December-January SY 13-14

12 Dec Acceleration Date

12 Dec Seminar Release-Students released at 1310

13 Dec Holiday Concert @ 1800 at CAC

23 Dec Begin Winter Recess

06 Jan Instruction Resumes

20 Jan Federal Holiday-No School for students

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Zama American Middle School

December-January SY 13-14

24 Jan Teacher Work Day- No school for students

30 Jan Winter Concert

31 Jan Parent Conferences- No school for students

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Zama High School

December 2013

12 Dec Accelerated Withdrawal Date-Semester 112 Dec Seminar Release Day13 Dec Holiday Band and Choir Concert at 6PM @ CAC14 Dec Grease Performance by the ZHS Drama Dept.

@ 6PM in ZHS auditorium15 Dec Grease Performance by the ZHS Drama Dept.

@ 3PM in ZHS auditorium23 Dec-3 Jan NO SCHOOL/Winter Recess (Dec. 23rd

until Jan 3rd ) School Resumes January 6th 2014- A-day bell schedule

For additional information on upcoming sports, events, please visit our website: http://www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/

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Zama High School

January 2014

06 Jan School Resumes A-day bell schedule20 Jan No School-Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day23 Jan End of Second Quarter and First Semester24 Jan No School-Teacher Work Day27 Jan Begin 3rd Quarter and Second Semester

For additional information on upcoming sports, events, please visit our website: http://www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/

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Adult and Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED Training

Camp Zama Red Cross Training RoomSaturday, January 11th, 2014 0800 – 1600 Hours $55Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 0800 – 1600 Hours $55

Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid / CPR

Camp Zama Red Cross Training RoomSaturday, February 8th, 2014 0800 – 1600 Hours $55

Pet CPR and First Aid

Offered Quarterly, next class will be available next yearCamp Zama Red Cross Training Room $45

Camp Zama Red Cross DSN 263-3166 / 046-407-3166Camp Zama Red Cross DSN 263-3166 / 046-407-3166

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Camp Zama Red Cross DSN 263-3166 / 046-407-3166Camp Zama Red Cross DSN 263-3166 / 046-407-3166

Volunteer Opportunities

Red Cross Offices, MEDDAC, ASAP

Leadership Positions Available

Chairman of VolunteersSpecial Events ChairmanHealth & Safety Chairman

Youth Chairman

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Zama Girl Scouts

Upcoming Events

11 JAN- Cookie Rally Cookie Sales begin

12 JAN- New Year’s Festival with Japanese Girl Scouts

22 FEB- World Thinking Day with Japanese Girl Scouts

Helping build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Email: [email protected]

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　Directorate of Human Resources

EDUCATION CENTER

11 Dec Civilian Exams Proctoring

13 Dec DHR Holiday Party

16 Dec ASVAB Testing

18 Dec DLPT/DLAP Testing

13 – 31 Jan

On-line Academic Skills Course (OASC)

11 Jan DLPT/DLAP Testing

8 Jan Regional VA Representative at Camp Zama

10 Dec UMUC Academic Advisor at Camp Zama

13 Jan – 9 Mar

Spring I Face-to-Face Courses

15 Jan Civilian Exams Proctoring

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Directorate of Human Resources

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NEW TA POLICY

The Army officially announced changes to its TA policy for FY14 that will be effective 1 January 2014. There are three significant changes to the Army's TA policy:1) Soldiers will be eligible for 16 semester hours of TA funded courses each fiscal year.

2) To be TA eligible a Soldier must have one year of service after completion of either AIT, OCS BOLC.

3) After completing a bachelor’s degree, a Soldier must have 10 years of service from his or her BASD or PEBD to receive TA towards a master’s degree.

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EDUCATION CENTER

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DHR OFFICE CLOSURE USAG-J, Directorate of Human Resources (DHR), will be closed from 1130 to

close of business on Friday, 13 Dec. for the Holiday Party. Normal operations will resume on Monday, 16 Dec.

DHR Front Office

Army Education Center

Administrative Services Division (ASD)

Post Office/ Mail Room

Military Personnel Division (MPD)

Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)

Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)

Workforce Development


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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Overseas Military Services

Coordinator will be visiting the Camp Zama Army Education Center, Bldg. 278 on the following dates:

8 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Apr, 7 May, 4 June, 9 July, 6 Aug, 10 Sept, 8 Oct, 5 Nov, 3 Dec

For More Information, call DSN: 263-5311. Don’t delay, appointments are limited!

Schedule your appointment today to discuss veterans benefits you may be entitled to such as applying for disability, compensation, education, the VA

Home Loan Guaranty Program and more.


EDUCATION CENTER

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